Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who served as Pope Francis' secretary of state, stands by the pope's coffin in the chapel of his ...

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

Sad news for the Catholic world... Pope Francis, head of state of the Vatican, died this Monday morning, April 21, at the age ...

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

When the pope dies, there are certain rituals about what happens to his body and how the funeral service and burial are ...

The funeral of the late Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, with his body going on public display from Wednesday for ...

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...

The deceased pope's body, which was taken to the chapel of his residence late April 21, the day of his death, will be carried ...

Captain Bobby Nash’s death on '9-1-1' shocked viewers, but fan theories reveal why many believe the beloved character might ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

THE Pope’s last words included thanks to his nurse for encouraging him to greet the crowds in St Peter’s Square one last time ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new ...